Funded by @SESAR_JU under the Horizon Europe programme, the #FCDI project will help deliver the Digital European Sky, for a smarter and more sustainable #ATM.

Joined October 2023
From 25-27 May, we were pleased to take part in #AirspaceWorld2026 in #Lisbon, Portugal, presenting #Leonardo’s vision for the future of aviation connectivity and digital infrastructure.
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⏰ Reminder | Tomorrow at 17:00 CET Don’t miss the “SESAR Hyper Connected ATM precursor (HYCON)” webinar, an overview of the principles, key functions and latest developments driving next-generation ATM connectivity. Register to join: sesarju.eu/node/5241
📅 #SaveTheDate | 25 November 2025, 17:00–18:00 CET 🖥️“SESAR Hyper Connected ATM precursor” Discover HYCON - the Hybrid Communication Network developed within #FCDI to support communication-infrastructure modernisation and rising datalink needs. More info: sesarju.eu/node/5241
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📅 #SaveTheDate | 25 November 2025, 17:00–18:00 CET 🖥️“SESAR Hyper Connected ATM precursor” Discover HYCON - the Hybrid Communication Network developed within #FCDI to support communication-infrastructure modernisation and rising datalink needs. More info: sesarju.eu/node/5241
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FCDI-Future Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure retweeted
📲 Our October #enews is out with the latest updates on #SESARJU #research and #innovation: 📌#ProjectoftheMonth: @FCDIProject 📌Spotlight on #SESARJU member @SINTEF 📌Digital European Sky gains regional momentum through SESAR–Galicia cooperation 📲cdn.flxml.eu/m-4f5db3784163d…
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The Hybrid Communication Network (#HYCON) has been successfully validated as part of the @SESAR_JU #FCDI “Hyper Connected ATM Precursor” Exercise 3, using LTE and Starlink links. Combining public and aviation radios will boost ATM today and tomorrow.
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#FCDI Solution “FCI services – IPS Enhancements” Exercise 5, focusing on interoperability of ATN/IPS backbones based on different mobility technologies, has started. With this development, it lays the foundations for future IPS ground infrastructures global interoperability.
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Integration of the Hybrid Communication Network (HYCON) into ATN/IPS mobility & multilink has begun under FCDI Solution 0340 “FCI services – IPS Enhancements” Exercise 1. Using public and aviation radio technologies for safety-critical comms will boost today’s and tomorrow’s ATM.
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Validation Exercise 3 of the #SESAR #FCDI project is now testing Selective Simulcast: a function replicating data across multiple A/G datalinks to reduce latency & improve availability, continuity and safety in ATC communications. #EuropeanDigitalSky @SESAR_JU
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Yesterday, the #FCDI team hit another key milestone at the 2nd Technical Review held at @SESAR_JU HQ in Brussels. It was a full day of presentations and analysis, highlighting the work done so far and outlining the next steps to be taken. #StayTuned!
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From February 11-12, during the #FCDI Solution 339 Workshop No.4, @thalesgroup & @ALTYS_Tech showcased their #HCATM airborne and ground prototypes for the first time at the Thales lab in Toulouse, providing partners a full view of the system’s capabilities.
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📌 #SaveTheDate for the “Addressing Cybersecurity collaboratively and leveraging Zero-Trust principles” webinar! On 21 January, from 15:30 to 17:00, we will dive into the critical role of #cybersecurity in shaping the future of CNS infrastructure. sesarju.eu/node/4869
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Introducing #FCDI project partner 🤝 #SITA SITA is the air transport industry’s tech provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft, and governments. Its technology powers more seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel. To learn more: sita.aero/
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Introducing #FCDI project partner 🤝 @DLR_en The #DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany’s research centre for aeronautics and Space, conducting research and development activities also in the fields of energy, transport, security and digitalisation. dlr.de/en
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We are pleased to have taken part in the @SESAR_JU Innovation Days in Rome! Thank you to everyone who visited us at @Leonardo_live’s booth to learn more about the #FCDI project. Together, we are shaping the future of air mobility! 🔗 sesarju.eu/projects/FCDI #SIDS2024
#Leonardo is proud to have co-hosted #SIDS2024, organised by the @SESAR_JU in collaboration with @AeroportidiRoma and @ENAV, from November 12–15 in Rome. This four-day event offered an opportunity to explore the latest advancements in Air Traffic Management (#ATM), #Research, and #Innovation with Europe’s leading experts. Together, we advanced the vision of a #SingleEuropeanSky, paving the way for a safer, more sustainable, and digitally advanced future in air mobility. Representing Leonardo at the Innovation Days were Marco De Fazio, Managing Director, #LeonardElectronics; Maria Iole Gentile, SVP of the ATM Line of Business, Leonardo Electronics; Salvatore Scervo, SVP of Innovation Labs & Intellectual Property, Leonardo; and Luisa Propato, Head of Leonardo SESAR Programme & Head Negotiator, Leonardo.
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Introducing #FCDI project partner 🤝 SICE Telecomunicazioni Since 1980, the company has represented the expression of prestigious Italian engineering applied to telecommunications in Italy and around the world. To learn more: sicetelecom.it/
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Introducing #FCDI project partner 🤝 @RohdeSchwarz The Group develops, produces & markets a wide range of electronic capital goods. With its extensive product portfolio, makes an important contribution to a safer and more connected world. To learn more: rohde-schwarz.com/
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Introducing #FCDI project partner 🤝 @IndraCompany #Indra is one of the leading global technology and consulting companies and the technological partner for core business operations of its customers worldwide. To learn more: indracompany.com/en
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Introducing #FCDI project partner 🤝 @Frequentis #Frequentis is a global supplier of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks. To learn more: frequentis.com/en
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FCDI-Future Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure retweeted
In this video🎬, the @FCDIProject explains how it's developing the communication technology📡needed to support and manage operational services in the future #ATM system. #SESARJUprojects #DigitalSky #SESARJU #HorizonEU #aviation
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Introducing #FCDI project partner 🤝 @ENAVSpA #ENAV provides Air Traffic Control services, as well as other services for air navigation, across Italy's skies and in 45 national civilian airports. To learn more: enav.it/
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